Outcomes Coordinator RN - Surgical

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Outcomes Coordinator guides efforts to assess and improve performance and coordinates the use of measurement data to monitor, document, and improve the quality of care and services at Lexington Medical Center. The role assists with evaluating, analyzing, maintaining, and developing EPIC electronic health record functionality to meet clinical objectives, including project planning and tracking and workflow analysis. The coordinator is responsible for data integrity and follows established processes to maintain it. The role serves as an expert on DNV, South Carolina DHEC, and other disease-specific regulatory requirements and actively supports compliance with applicable standards.

The coordinator facilitates quality, cost-effective patient care and desired outcomes by coordinating data collection and analysis for performance improvement. The position works with clinical areas, administration, IT, and care teams; supports continuous regulatory readiness; participates in program and guideline development; and provides professional education. The coordinator also performs statistical analyses, prepares and presents reports, facilitates continuous quality improvement activities, and maintains performance measurement systems and professional knowledge.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Candidates pursuing ADN to MSN may be considered if the educational institution verifies completion of all BSN curriculum and the candidate completes the MSN within one year of employment or transfer to the role.
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse, including at least two years of utilization review, quality assurance, or case management experience and two years of experience in a leadership role.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the South Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• At least 25 hours of continuing education per year for professional development and maintenance of current knowledge in outcomes management and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate data collection and analysis for performance improvement activities to support quality, cost-effective patient care and desired outcomes.
• Integrate and coordinate performance improvement measurement activities to avoid duplication and support a comprehensive, patient population-focused strategy.
• Coordinate continuous readiness activities for DNV and other regulatory requirements in assigned areas.
• Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising programs, protocols, teaching plans, and other care guidelines for identified patient populations.
• Provide educational offerings that support others’ professional development, including education on PDCA, performance improvement, and DNV requirements.
• Design clinical studies when requested, using knowledge of research design and statistical methods; participate in ongoing research related to care of the ACS patient.
• Perform statistical analyses, summarize findings, prepare reports, and communicate results through presentations suited to different audiences and formats.
• Implement data collection systems that make effective use of existing databases and minimize manual collection.
• Use nationally developed practice guidelines, benchmarks, and research-based recommendations to select process and outcome indicators for measurement.
• Participate in data collection; evaluate and recommend improvements to collection methods and accuracy; work with clinical areas to coordinate and improve data collection.
• Participate on CQI teams, task forces, and committees, and facilitate or lead teams using CQI tools and methods.
• Develop and maintain accessible, efficient, and retrievable performance measurement data collection systems and processes.
• Support and participate in change management as a change agent.
• Collaborate and communicate with administration, IT, and clinical care teams in planning, developing, evaluating, and maintaining Clinical Information Systems.
• Maintain awareness of the health care environment and information systems technology to build professional skills.
• Complete at least 25 hours of continuing education per year to support professional development and maintain knowledge of outcomes management and related fields.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) matching plan available for enrollment day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level